The recipe for chicken with almonds belongs to Chinese cuisine, which has always been characterized by delicate and unobtrusive flavors.
Re-adapting this recipe to Italian culture results in a very special dish that gives the right mix of crunchiness and creaminess. Sicilian almonds complete the whole, giving the chicken a unique and uncommon taste. Almond chicken is a must try, especially if you are looking for a new recipe with which to surprise your guests and family. Together we will find out what are the individual steps related to the preparation, so that you can follow the directions and make your own version.
Pay attention to the quantities, so that you achieve the perfect balance between the strong flavor of the almonds and that of the chicken. Almonds also come with a long list of positive properties. Their intake allows you to get the right amount of nutrients and especially minerals, such as magnesium and potassium.

What you need

As anticipated, the best almonds for this recipe are Sicilian ones, which bring back all the fragrance and taste of our peninsula. To buy them you can take advantage of the Sicilia Agrumi store, where you will find almonds that are definitely above average. As for quantities, the ingredients we have listed will be enough to take care of the preparation of about four servings. Each of your diners will thus have a fair portion available, through which to satisfy their appetite until the next meal. – 500 g chicken breast
– 120 g peeled almonds
– 60 ml soy sauce
– 2 tbsp water
– fresh ginger to taste
– 3 tbsp seed oil
– rice flour qb
– 1 clove of garlic

Almond Chicken Procedure

The first step is to “toast” the almonds. You will need to pour them inside a nonstick pan and wait a few minutes until they are lightly browned. There is no need to add oil, just turn the almonds frequently. Once this is done, take care of the chicken breast. The latter will have to be cut into cubes-about the average size of 2 cm-and then dipped in rice flour.
Check for excess flour and, in the meantime, place a new pan on the stove. For those who already have it at home, the wok is the best choice. Into the pan pour the seed oil, grated ginger and a clove of crushed garlic. Sauté a few moments and then add the chicken.
The chunks will also need to brown nicely before you can add anything else. Halfway through cooking, do not forget to remove the garlic. When the chicken cubes begin to darken and a light crust forms-it will take about 10 minutes-add the toasted almonds, soy sauce, and hot water. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes, tasting to see if you need to add salt or not. You are now ready to move your almond chicken from the pan to the plate, trying to serve it as hot as possible. In China this recipe is often associated with the preparation of rice, which rounds out the meal and makes it complete. You can then decide to finish it the same way, or you can use the chicken directly as a main course. The recognizable flavor of Sicilian almonds will be enough to give the recipe an extra touch, making it really hard to forget. If you are looking for something that will surprise, this is definitely an option to consider.